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Art, Science and the Human Experience: Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci

Season 2024 Episode 7101 | 18m 24s

The renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci is known the world over as the painter of the Mona Lisa. Leonardo also was an influential inventor, scientist and philosopher. Now, da Vinci is the subject of a new documentary directed by the father-daughter duo Ken and Sarah Burns. It's a fascinating exploration of da Vinci's life and achievements. The pair join the show to discuss the making of the film.

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